Should I start Darnell Mooney or MarShawn Lloyd this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start MarShawn Lloyd

+1.1 projected edge · Standard

Start MarShawn Lloyd over Darnell Mooney for Week 7 Standard: 3.9 projected points versus 2.8.

Darnell Mooney: 1.1 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against HOU.
MarShawn Lloyd: 7.2 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

MarShawn Lloyd

RB · GBStats & schedule

3.9FF projected

↑ +1.6 vs ESPN

at DET

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Darnell Mooney

WR · NYGStats & schedule

2.8FF projected

↓ -0.8 vs ESPN

at HOU

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

MarShawn Lloyd

Fortified3.9

ESPN2.3

Sleeper4.2

FantasyPros—

MarShawn Lloyd faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.2 fantasy points.

Darnell Mooney

Fortified2.8

ESPN3.6

Sleeper2.0

FantasyPros—

Darnell Mooney faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

MarShawn Lloyd projects for 3.9 points in standard scoring, 1.1 more than Darnell Mooney. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

Actuals, projections & playoff outlook

Your next decision

Tap a player for alternatives, or search a name.

First playerSecond player

SEE THE WHOLE SEASON

Don’t just win Sunday.
Win what’s next.

Your roster. Every week.
A plan for the playoffs.

WEEK 7PLAYOFFS ♛

Build my Game Plan Your team. Your league’s rules.

Scoring & lineup notes

PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.